Motorcycle Mania show is today

MIDDLETOWN — The 13th Annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania today on Main Street from 4:30 pm. to 8:30 p.m. This event, presented by Hunter’s Ambulance, Hunter Limousines Ltd. & the Hunter Family, is held in memory of a founding sponsor, Dan M. Hunter, and is driven by Haymond Law. Motorcycle Mania benefits Midd345letown youth programs, and past proceeds have supported the Hal Kaplan Middletown Mentor Program, Middletown Recreation and Community Services Department youth programs, and the Middletown Summer Youth Employment Program. There is an entry donation of $10 per motorcycle, and $15 for bikes entered for awards.

More than 6,000 bikes are expected to converge on Main Street for this exciting annual city event which will showcase custom and vintage motorcycles. All bikes are welcome to come out for what has become the largest one-day summer motorcycle event in New England.

In addition to Hunter’s Ambulance, Hunter Limousines, the Hunter Family, and Haymond Law, event sponsors also include: City of Middletown, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Middletown Downtown Business District, Liberty Bank, iHeartMedia, Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, Eli Cannon’s Tap Room, Bank of America, The Flood Law Firm, Indian Motorcycle of Springfield, MedExpress Urgent Care, Gengras Harley Davidson, Marcum LLP New Haven, Witter’s Web, First and Last Tavern, Lyman Orchards, WLIS/WMRD radio, All American Productions and Middlesex Music Academy.

Bike Awards at the 13th Annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania include: The Vern A. Hunter Vintage Bike Award, in Loving Memory of Vern and Barbara Hunter — presented by Hunter's Ambulance and Hunter Limousines, Best Vintage European Bike Award — presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines, Best Vintage Japanese Bike Award — presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines, Best Vintage British Bike Award — presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines, Best Vintage American Bike Award — presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines, Dan M. Hunter “Functionality with Style” Award — presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines, The Haymond Law Award — presented by Haymond Law Office, Liberty’s Choice Award — presented by Liberty Bank, The Gengras Elite Award — presented by Gengras Motorcycles, DBD Farkle Award — presented by Downtown Business District, The All-American Bike Award — presented by Bank of America, The Dimitri Moore Memorial Award — presented by Eli Cannon’s Tap Room, The C. Oscar Hedström Award — presented by Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, The Indian Motorcycle of Springfield Choice Award — presented by Indian Motorcycle of Springfield, The Flood Choice Award — presented by The Flood Law Firm, The MedExpress Choice Award — presented by MedExpress Urgent Care and Mayor’s Choice Award — presented by Middletown Mayor Dan Drew.

Entertainment throughout the evening will be provided by “The Patrones,” an energetic rock & roll cover band that takes pride in presenting a solid musical product and a performance which is captivating, edgy, spontaneous and enjoyable will perform on the Showmobile in front of Bank of America from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All American Productions will perform a Fashion Show on the Showmobile at 6:00 p.m. featuring 20 models. iHeartMedia will broadcast by the South Green, and WMRD/WLIS Radio will broadcast live in front of The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce.

The rain date is Aug. 22. Complete information is available at www.middletownmotorcyclemania.com or contact Haley Duncan at Haley@middlesexchamber.com or 860-347-6924.